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There were MVP chants at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland for LeBron James' return, but they weren't for the player you would think.Donovan Mitchell stole the spotlight on James' homecoming, exploding for 43 points to lead the Cavaliers past the surging Lakers.Los Angeles went into this contest with an 8-2 record in its last 10 games but when Anthony Davis was forced to leave the game in the first quarter with flu-like symptoms, the Lakers couldn't replace the production of their hottest player.MORE:Davis finished with just one point while his matchup, Jarrett Allen, dominated the paint with 24 points and 11 rebounds. James went for 21 points and 17 rebounds, but Mitchell seemed to have an answer every time Los Angeles cut into the Cavaliers' lead.As a result, Mitchell and the Cavaliers handed James his second-ever lo s in Cleveland as a visitor.If you mi sed any of the action, The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights, and more from LeBron's homecoming.SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON Alex Bregman Jersey NBA LEAGUE PASS: | TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4FinalLakers26233419102Cavaliers27302831116 Final: Cavaliers 116, Lakers 1029:58 p.m.:The Cavaliers put away the Lakers, coming up with a 116-102 victory despite a back-and-forth contest. Donovan Mitchell was too much for Los Angeles to handle, going off for 43 points (17-27 FG), six rebounds, five a sists and four steals. Jarrett Allen was dominant throughout the night, recording a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds to take advantage of an Anthony Davis-le s Lakers team.LeBron James still put on a show in his return, going for 21 points, 17 rebounds and four a sists. Dennis Schroder and Ru sell Westbrook added 16 points apiece, while Thomas Bryant went for 19 points and nine rebounds in Davis' absence.The Cavaliers are now 16-9, good for third in the East. The Lakers fall to 10-13, ranking 13th in the West.Donovan Mitchell went OFF in Cleveland43 PTS (season-high)6 REB5 AST4 STL4 3PMWWhat a night for Spida. NBA (@NBA) 9:42 p.m.:Donovan Mitchell is receiving MVP chants at the free throw line during LeBron James' return to Cleveland. The Lakers have cleared the bench, trailing 115-110 with under two minutes to go.9:36 p.m.:Donovan Mitchell may have just put this one away. Since the game was tied at 92, the Cavaliers have gone on a 21-6 run to all but finish off the Lakers. Mitchell just buried a tough contested 3-pointer to give Cleveland its biggest lead of the night, 113-98, with 3:21 left Anthony Gose Jersey in the game.SPIDA CANNOT BE STOPPED He's got 41 PTS on TNT and Cleveland is LIVE NBA (@NBA) 9:26 p.m.:Donovan Mitchell is a man. The All-Star guard has rattled off seven straight points for the Cavaliers, giving Cleveland a 97-92 lead with 7:33 remaining in the game. He's up to 33 points on the night while shooting 15-for-25 from the field.SPIDA SPLASH33 PTS for Donovan Mitchell on TNT NBA (@NBA) 9:21 p.m.:Two-way star Evan Mobley has picked up his fifth foul and will head to the bench early in the fourth quarter.End of third quarter: Cavaliers 85, Lakers 839:14 p.m.:It's a game of runs. Just as the Cavaliers started to pull away a little bit, the Lakers fought their way right back into the contest, trailing 85-83 going into the fourth quarter. LeBron James is starting to take over, up to 21 points and 14 rebounds on the night.Donovan Mitchell has a team-high 26 points for the Cavaliers, while Darius Garland's eight Evan Gattis Jersey a sists are pacing the offense.9:02 p.m.:Here comes Donovan Mitchell. The All-Star guard has 10 points in the third quarter, giving the Cavaliers a bit of a cushion on the Lakers. He's up to 24 points on the night as Cleveland leads 79-72 with 3:09 remaining in the frame.Hammer time for Spida! Cavs lead 79-70 on TNT NBA (@NBA) 8:49 p.m.:The Lakers have come out of halftime firing. Dennis Schroder had seven quick points to spark some life into Los Angeles, tying the score at 65-65 with 8:09 remaining in the third.Halftime: Cavaliers 57, Lakers 498:27 p.m.:The Cavaliers responded to the Lakers' run with a 15-4 run of their own, taking a 57-49 lead into halftime. Jarrett Allen's 22 points and seven rebounds led the way, but Donovan Mitchell's 14 points and four a sists have helped charge the offense.LeBron James has 11 points, six rebounds and two a sists to keep the Lakers in the contest. Ru sell Westbrook's play off the bench energized Los Angeles, going for 10 points and two a sists. Thomas Bryant has held down the paint in Anthony Davis' (illne s) absence, going for 11 points, four rebounds and a team-best +7 +/-.The Cavs ended Q2 on a 15-4 run They lead 57-49 at halftime on TNT NBA (@NBA) 8:16 p.m.:The Lakers have rattled off an 11-3 run to take a 41-38 lead. Ru sell Westbrook is leading the charge, tallying 10 points and two a sists off the bench.The Lakers are on an 11-3 run They lead 41-38 in Q2 on TNT NBA (@NBA) 8:13 p.m.:Jarrett Allen still cannot be stopped, racking up 19 points Tyler Clippard Jersey on 9-for-9 shooting from the field.Jarrett Allen has been UNSTOPPABLE on TNT18 PTS9/9 FGMHooping NBA (@NBA) 8:11 p.m.:Anthony Davis went to the locker room after the first quarter and did not return. The Lakers announced the All-Star forward will be out for the remainder of the game with flu-like symptoms.The Lakers say Anthony Davis is out for the rest Jimmy Wynn Jersey of the game with flu-like symptoms. Dave McMenamin (@mcten) End of first quarter: Cavaliers 27, Lakers 268:00 p.m.:The Cavaliers lead the Lakers 27-26 after one quarter. Jarrett Allen has been the difference-maker, scoring 14 points on 7-of-7 shooting from the field. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell have done a great job setting the table for their All-Star big man, recording four a sists apiece.LeBron James has five points, two rebounds and one a sist after the first frame. Thomas Bryant leads the Lakers in scoring with seven points off the bench.7:59 p.m.:This spin move and dime from Donovan Mitchell to Jarrett Allen is worth another look.Spida finds The Fro NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) 7:52 p.m.:Jarrett Allen is dominating Anthony Davis early on. Allen has 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field while holding Davis to just one point. The Cavaliers remain in the lead, 21-17, with 2:40 to play in the first.This Darius Garland dime Cavs lead 19-9 on TNT! NBA (@NBA) 7:49 p.m.:At a stoppage in play, the Cavaliers took a moment to honor